Abstract:
Samples were removed from the complete range of habitats supporting algal growth at Granite Harbour. A total of over 190 samples were examined microscopically and a taxonomic list was compiled. Cultures of several new records of Cyanobacteria found (Genera: Borzia, Komvophoron and Hormoscilla) together with a complete range of other members of Oscillatoriales were attempted as part of a ... descriptive study. A baseline description of the distribution of taxa throughout the diversity of habitats at Cape Geology/Botany Bay was conducted by surveying the area. Results show that each habitat supports the growth of a specific assemblage of species and environmental factors appear to be selecting for the growth of specific species assemblage from the pool of total available secies. Samples were collected for laboratory experimentation of environmental parameters (water availability, nutrients, total salt concentration, physical nature of the substratum, physical disturbance of the substratum and possibly biotic interactions such as competition).

Description:
The algae culture collection is stored in a -20 freezer at the Molecular Laboratory and Allan Herbarium at Landcare Research, New Zealand. The lab has PC2 containment and transfers have to be done according to Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) protocol. Contact Phil Novis: NovisP@landcareresearch.co.nz for more information.

Quality
The data is very well described and documented in the publications. Some cultures may still exist and are held by Landcare Research, New Zealand. The quality of these cultures is unknown. Field notebooks, diaries, etc are retained by the investigator.

Access Constraints
If the cultures are wanted to be transeferred from Landcare Research, the receiving lab needs to have the necessary containment certification (i.e. PC2 containment) and transfers have to be done according to MAF protocol. Otherwise the work needs to be done in the Landcare Research Molecular lab